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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.12, 1,970.22 and 930.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.12, 1,970.22 and 930.58 is: 1,283.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.12 : 1,970.22 = 930.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.12/1,970.22 = 930.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.12x = 1,970.22 × 930.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.12x = 1,833,447.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,447.33/1,428.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.82

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